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Felix Rosenqvist earned his first Indianapolis 500 win in a historic photo‑finish as the 110th running posted a record $30.906 million purse—the largest in Indy 500 history—with a $4.34 million winner’s payout; the race featured the closest finish ever and a new high for average INDYCAR driver pay at $936,500, aided by sellout Month of May crowds.
The Indianapolis 500 set a new all-time purse record of $30,906,400, with winner Felix Rosenqvist earning a record $4.34 million; the race also delivered the highest average driver payout to date (about $936,500) and capped a May with record crowds and the closest finish in Indy 500 history, with Detroit next on the schedule.
Felix Rosenqvist drove Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian to victory in the 110th Indianapolis 500, with David Malukas finishing second, as a photo gallery captures race-day moments—from Rosenqvist’s Yard of Bricks celebration to on-track crashes, rain delays, and pre-race scenes with celebrities and fans.
Meyer Shank Racing has replaced Tom Blomqvist with Helio Castroneves for the next two NTT IndyCar Series races in Detroit and Road America due to Blomqvist's disappointing performance. Blomqvist remains part of the team and may return to lead MSR's IMSA program in 2025. The team aims to improve their standings to secure a $1 million Leaders Circle contract.
Felix Rosenqvist and Alex Palou secured pole-to-win victories in the IndyCar heat races before the Thermal feature, with Rosenqvist claiming Meyer Shank Racing's first win and Palou leading Ganassi teammate Marcus Armstrong in the second heat. Contact and penalties affected the race, with the top six drivers advancing to the $1 Million Challenge.
Meyer Shank Racing's Felix Rosenqvist and Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou secured poles for Sunday's Thermal heats in the NTT IndyCar Series. The heats will consist of 10 laps or be timed at 20 minutes, with the top six finishers from each heat advancing to the $1 Million Challenge. The event's grand finale will feature a 20-lap race divided into two 10-lap sprint segments with a halftime break.
Felix Rosenqvist has joined Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) for the 2024 IndyCar season, replacing Simon Pagenaud who has departed the team. Pagenaud has been sidelined since a crash in July left him with post-concussion symptoms. Rosenqvist, who has signed a multi-year agreement, will team up with Tom Blomqvist at MSR. Pagenaud released a statement wishing the team well and focusing on his recovery.
Linus Lundqvist will continue to drive for Meyer Shank Racing in the No. 60 Honda at the Brickyard Grand Prix, replacing the injured Simon Pagenaud. Lundqvist impressed the team during his debut in Nashville, qualifying 11th and running as high as third before an error caused him to hit the wall. Despite the mistake, Lundqvist's performance and respect for Pagenaud earned him another opportunity with the team.
Simon Pagenaud will be sidelined for this weekend's doubleheader at Iowa Speedway due to lingering effects from his crash at Mid-Ohio, with Conor Daly stepping in to drive for Meyer Shank Racing. Daly, who previously substituted for Pagenaud at Mid-Ohio, will pilot the No. 60 Honda with a special livery promoting country singer Carrie Underwood. Pagenaud's car was driven by Tom Blomqvist in Toronto, but he was involved in a first-lap crash caused by another driver.
Conor Daly will substitute for Simon Pagenaud in Meyer Shank Racing's No. 60 AutoNation/SiriusXM Honda at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio after Pagenaud was ruled out due to an accident during practice. Pagenaud's car experienced a brake failure, causing him to spin and go airborne before rolling and hitting a tire wall. Although Pagenaud was evaluated and released by the medical team, he did not receive clearance to race. Daly, who was released by Ed Carpenter Racing, will start 27th in the race and expressed his concern for Pagenaud's well-being while aiming to do his best for the team.
Conor Daly will replace Simon Pagenaud in the IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio after Pagenaud was not cleared to race following a practice crash. Daly, who lost his ride midseason with Ed Carpenter Racing, will be racing for Meyer Shank Racing. Pagenaud's crash occurred due to brake failure, causing his car to go airborne and spin multiple times before coming to a stop upside down. Pagenaud walked away from the crash and will be reevaluated before the next race.
Simon Pagenaud of Meyer Shank Racing-Honda topped the final practice session ahead of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, using alternate tires to lap the new downtown Motown course in 1m02.3615s. Scott Dixon turned heads with a 1m02.7192s effort on Firestone’s primary tires, ensuring he will roll off from the second row this afternoon.